Technical Project Manager CxM - Data Centres

Rue Two Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commissioning Technical Project Manager to oversee commissioning across data centre projects. This role involves driving project progress, producing management reports, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure seamless commissioning processes. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with electrical audits and mechanical systems, along with a strong background in quality control. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the fast-paced world of data centre construction and make a significant impact in ensuring operational readiness and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electrical audits and mechanical system reviews.
• Strong background in construction project quality control.

Responsibilities

• Drive commissioning progress while ensuring independence of the Commissioning Authority.
• Produce weekly Management Reports to highlight issues and improvements.

Skills

Electrical Audits

Mechanical System Reviews

Commissioning Plans Management

UPS Systems Knowledge

Switchgear Knowledge

Generator Knowledge

Commissioning Scripts Development

Data Centre Project Management

Job description

Senior Commissioning (Cx) Technical Project Manager

Location: London

Team: Data Centre Commissioning Programme

As a Senior Cx Technical Project Manager at this leading construction & property you’ll provide coordination, oversight, and support to ensure successful commissioning of systems across data centre schemes.

Your primary objectives are to:

Drive commissioning progress on behalf of the client without compromising the independence of the Commissioning Authority (CxA).

Produce weekly Commissioning Management Reports to highlight technical and logistical issues, identify improvements, and ensure continuity.

Engage early with the operations team to assess training needs, manage the training programme, and ensure knowledge transfer aligns with design intent and operational requirements.

Collaborate with clients, contractors, and the CxA to review and coordinate commissioning activities, ensuring all necessary resources and approvals are in place ahead of testing.

Ensure contractors adhere to documentation protocols, maintain up-to-date and auditable commissioning records, and manage platform data backups in alignment with project standards. The CxA will remain responsible for final document reviews and approvals.

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

Hands-on experience with electrical audits, mechanical system reviews, system start-up, and full commissioning.

Strong background in construction project quality control, including the development and management of commissioning plans.

In-depth knowledge of UPS systems, switchgear, generators, and critical mechanical systems.

Proven ability to develop detailed commissioning scripts and testing documentation.

Experience managing commissioning activities on data centre projects.

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